Skipped At The Altar, Taken By His Uncle novel Chapter 139

Chapter 139

Whitney darted past Gina and slipped into the elevator, jabbing the close button.

Gina was still chirping away outside, trying to get under her skin, but Whitney didn’t care.

Whitney felt more triumphant than ever.

“Good morning, Ms. Parsons,” the receptionist greeted &ina, but Gina just marched straight toward Whitney’s office

“Whitney, I was just being honest. Why are you so defensive?” Gina kept pressing.

Whitney rolled her eyes and said, “Who’s being defensive? Come on, Gina, getting older isn’t your fault, but you rea have to turn everything into a daily competition.”

“Why don’t we compare who has the highest win rate, who takes on the most cases, or who brings in the most busine the firm? Wouldn’t that be a lot more productive?”

Gina was left speechless.

Yeah, right. Like I could ever beat her at any of that, Gina thought.

After a long pause, Gina finally managed to spit out a weak retort. “So what if you drive a cheap Lexus? It’s not even th impressive,” she scoffed.

Valerie and Frank looked at each other, totally lost.

‘What’s her deal?” Valerie asked.

Whitney just smiled and said, “It’s nothing. Someone from my family gave me a ride today, and she assumed it was my husband, so she had to throw in a couple of snide remarks.”

Valerie snorted and said, “Ugh, what’s wrong with driving a Lexus? She’s just acting all high and mighty because of her

connections.”

Valerie, don’t waste your energy on her,” Whitney said.

“Who’s high and mighty?” Ivan asked as soon as he walked in, noticing that everyone looked weird.

“Boss, who else could it be? It’s gotta be Gina! Whitney’s wedding should be something to celebrate, but Cina just keeps throwing shade at her husband and even made fun of him for driving a Lexus,” Valerie chimed 1

“Whitney, I’ll borrow my uncle’s fancy car and have your husband drive it over. That really piss her off. Valerie said.

Whitney couldn’t help but laugh and said, “No need, Valerie Thanks, though. I really don’t care what she says”

Ivan looked puzzled. ‘Is Mr. Harris driving such an ordinary car? he wondered

“Don’t sweat it. She’s just salty because our team’s been crushing it lately. Wait till the end of the year. She’ll have even more reason to be jealous,” Ivan said.

Whitney’s eyes lit up.

She knew wasting her time on Gina was pointless. What really mattered to her was making it as a non-equity partner

After Ivan got back to his office, he pulled out his phone.

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He raised his hand and said, Leto take a ten-minute break”

Phone in hand, he walked over to the break room to read the message

Mr. Harris, did you drop Whitney off at the form today”]

Klew frowned, a little puzzled. What happened this morning? he wondered

No. I had an early meeting and left before she did. My driver took her. Mr. Walton, what happened?]

After Ivan’s subule description, he got a short and direct reply from Klein

Thanks, Mr. Walton, Got it. If anything like this comes up again, just let me know.)

Just like that, Ivan officially became Klein’s eyes and ears at the firm.

At the firm’s weekly meeting, Cina was taking shots at Whitney every chance she got, her words dripping with sarcasm.

But Whitney’s skills were top-notch, Gina’s weak digs bounded right off her.

Ben Townsend thought Gina was really agitated today.

He pulled Bertor aside for a moment and asked, “Hector, did you and Gina have a fight

Hervor shook his head and said, “No, not at all. Townsend, I just got off the plane this morning and carne straight to the Ausdreven go home How could I have fought with her?

“A 10 Bad you aren’t fighting After all, you and Gaia are married, and she is Ivans ex. If it weren’t for her, you and Fren would be at odds like this Try to talk to her Tell her to lay off Ivan’s team. Otherwise, it just makes her look small minded We’re all under the same root here, and internal drama just looks bad.” Townsend said

Hector’s heart skipped a bear Of course, Townsend. Il calk to her right away Don’t worry it won’t happen again” he said

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Townsend knew there was no way to stop the drama completely, but the less of it the better

Caberwise the form would really end up feching like Cana’s own backyard

Aby meting Hector called Came into his office

Why are you arting-Fazy sorely in the morning Hector said exasperated

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Hector quickly shut the office door and said, “What nonsense are you talking now?”

“Who am I siding with? If you want to pick a fight, at least have a reason for it. You car’s just attack everyone you see. Wh else would you call that but crazy?

It was one thing for other people to talk about Gina, but when her own husband started taking someone else’s side and scolding her, her eyes welled up with angry tears.

“How am I crazy? She called me old this morning! She’s just some kid. Who does she think she is, judging me? I just said husband was poor, and now she’s holding it against me!” she shouted.

Hector honestly couldn’t figure out what was going on in Gina’s head. “Why do you have to go around calling people’s husbands poor? Whether her husband is loaded or broke, what does it have to do with you? Townsend kept me back just now because of you. You really need to dial it back!”

Gina walked out of the office, resentful.

Why is everyone always ganging up on me?’ she fumed.

Why does everyone have to take her side?’ she thought bitterly.

Is it just because she’s pretty?’ she thought.

Sometimes, when she got stuck in her own head, everything just seemed so unfair and messed up.

Whitney had no clue that, with all the drama swirling around, she’d officially become the thorn in Gina’s side.

At lunch, Whitney walked past Gina in the cafeteria. They had often nodded in passing out of politeness, but now Gina was glaring at her so hard, like she was going to tear Whitney apart.

“Whitney, did you see the look Gina gave you? She looked ready to eat you alive. Gave me chills, honestly, Valerie said.

Frank had seen it too. “Just watch your back.”

He couldn’t shake the feeling that something just wasn’t right.

Whitney pursed her hips and said, “I know. I’ll be careful”

After work. Whitney planned to pick up her car from the dealership It had been sitting there for two days

But as Whitney made her way downstairs with the others, she caught sight of a tall man in the lobby

It was Klein, dressed in a sleek black shirt with the top three buttons undone, showing off his sculpted neckline and elegant build. His sleeves were effortlessly rolled up to his elbows, revealing his strong, toned forearms in his hands was a vibrant bouquet of fresh flowers

This impeccably dressed, dashing man was standing in the lobby with an an of quiet devotion Everyone passing by couldn’t help but steal a glance at hu

Some were even wondering who the lucky girl he was waiting for could possibly he

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Valerie, who’d never seen Klein before, widened her eyes in amazement and said, “Whitney, look! That man is so hot Seriously, who in this office is living the dream with a man like that?

“No joke, he’s way hotter than any male mode) I’ve ever seen!” Valerie gushed.

Gina, trailing behind, snorted under her breath, dripping with sarcasm. “Whoever he’s waiting for, trust me, none of you

stand a chance.”

Valerie shot back. “You!”

Why does she have to ruin everything?’ Valerie thought, rolling her eyes.

Whitney froze a little. She tried to signal Klein with a small shake of her head front across the lobby, but he acted like he didn’t see it at all and was heading straight for them.

Whitney, why is that man walking over?” Valerie blurted out, her voice full of surprise.

Faced with a man who radiated that kind of powerful energy, Gina couldn’t help but fuss with her hair, her eyes sparkling with nervous excitement and anticipation.

Not that she even knew what she was hoping for herself.

3ut in the very next moment, Gina was stunned into silence, her eyes widened and mouth hanging open.

Klein was making a bold show just for his wife. He was here to stand by her side, and there was no way he’d leave her

anging now.

With a playful smile, he offered the bouquet to Whitney and said, “Baby, I’m here to take you home from work.”

Valerie was stunned.

Gina was stunned too.

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